Samsung Gear 360 (2017) SM-R210 - Video Camera Quick Start Guide

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About the Gear 360

Use the Gear 360 to record 360-degree panoramic videos and take 360-degree panoramic photos. Use your mobile device with the Gear 360 to control it remotely, view videos or images, and more.

Package contents

• Gear 360
• USB Cable (USB Type-C)
• Strap
• Pouch
• Quick start guide

• The items supplied with the Gear 360 and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.
• Always store the Gear 360 in its pouch. If its lenses are scratched, image quality may decrease.

Device layout

1. Front camera status light

2. Front camera

3. OK key

4. Speaker

5. Rear camera status light

6. Rear camera

7. Menu key

8. Indicator light

9. Power key

10. Microphone

11. Camera status screen

12. Strap hole

13. Memory card tray

14. Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C)

Keys

Key	Function
Power	Press and hold to turn the Gear 360 on or off. Press to return to the previous screen on the camera status screen.
Menu	Press repeatedly to move to the menu you want.
OK	Press to record a video or take a photo, or select the option you want.

Installing a memory card

A memory card must be inserted to record videos or take photos.

Pull out the memory card tray and gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it.

Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the memory card tray.

Memory cards are sold separately.

Charging the battery

Charge the battery before using the Gear 360 for the first time.

1. Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the Gear 360, and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket.
   

• Chargers are sold separately.
• The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging.

2. After fully charging, disconnect the Gear 360 from the charger. First unplug the charger from the Gear 360, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

Attaching the strap to the Gear 360

Insert the strap into the strap hole, and then pull the loop.

You can also use the strap's rubber ring to fix the Gear 360 to record videos or take photos.

Checking the Gear 360's status

You can check the Gear 360's status on the camera status screen when device is powered on.

1. Current shooting mode

2. Available video recording time / Available number of photos you can take

3. Mobile device connection status

4. Battery power / Charging status

If you want to know which camera you are using, check the camera status light. When you use the front and rear cameras, both of the camera status lights will be turned on.

Recording videos and taking photos with the Gear 360 without a mobile device

You can use the Gear 360 to record videos and take photos without connecting to any other devices.

1. Press the Menu key to select a shooting mode and press the OK key.
2. Press the OK key to record a video or take a photo.
   To stop recording a video, press the OK key.
   

Connecting the Gear 360 to a mobile device

To connect your Gear 360 and mobile device, install the Samsung Gear 360 app or Gear 360 app on the mobile device.

Download the Samsung Gear 360 (New) app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store.

For iOS devices, download the Samsung Gear 360 app from App Store.

Gear 360

1. Turn on the Gear 360.
2. Press and hold the Menu key.
3. When Connect to Android appears on the camera status screen, press the OK key.
   For iOS devices, press the Menu key again, and when Connect to iOS appears on the camera status screen, press the OK key.

Mobile device

4. Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device.
   For iOS devices, launch the Gear 360 app and make sure your mobile device is connected to the Gear 360's Wi-Fi network.
5. Tap CONNECT TO GEAR 360.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.

• Connection methods may vary depending on your mobile device and software version. To connect with an iOS device, connect the Gear 360 with the mobile device in the Wi-Fi settings, launch the Gear 360 app, and then complete the connection.
• Depending on your mobile device, it may not be compatible with the Gear 360 or may not support some features. Visit www.samsung.com to see a list of compatible mobile devices.

Recording videos and taking photos with the mobile device

You can record videos and take photos remotely using your mobile device's viewfinder.

1. Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device.
   For iOS devices, launch the Gear 360 app.
2. Tap Camera.
   The viewfinder will appear.
3. Tap or to record a video or take a photo.
   To change shooting modes, tap MODE.

Videos and photos taken with the Gear 360 are saved in the Gear 360's memory card.

Viewing videos or images

View videos or images on the remotely connected mobile device.

1. Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device.
   For iOS devices, launch the Gear 360 app.
2. Tap Gallery.
3. Tap PHONE or GEAR 360.

• PHONE: View videos or images saved on your mobile device.
• GEAR 360: View videos or images saved on the Gear 360's memory card.

4. Select a video or an image and tap or .
   Drag your finger around on the video or image to view it from other angles.

• You can save the Gear 360's videos or images to your mobile device. While viewing a video or an image, tap Save.
• You can share your videos or images saved on your mobile device with others. In PHONE, select the videos or images you want to share, tap Share, and then select a sharing method.

Live Broadcast

Invite your family and friends to watch the videos you record with the Gear 360 in real time.

1. Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device.
2. Tap Live broadcast, select the service you want to use, and then sign in to the account.
3. Tap to invite contacts.
4. Tap to start broadcasting.
5. Tap to end your broadcast.

• This feature may not be available depending on the mobile device, software version, or service region.
• Some features may be different depending on the service provider.
• You may incur additional charges for broadcasting via the mobile network.

Using the computer program

On your computer, you can watch videos or create 360-degree videos by stitching together wide-angle videos taken with the front and rear cameras. You can broadcast live videos in real time.

Windows OS supports the Gear 360 ActionDirector program and Mac OS supports the Gear 360 program. For more information, refer to the program's help menu.

• You can download these programs fromwww.samsung.com/gear360.
• The Gear 360 ActionDirector program provides the video editing feature.

Accessing more information

For more information, launch the Samsung Gear 360 app and tap User manual on the mobile device.

For iOS device, launch the Gear 360 app and tap User manual.

Visit www.samsung.com to view the Gear 360 information, the user manual, and more.

• The method for accessing the user manual from the Samsung Gear 360 app may vary depending on your mobile device.
• The user manual may not be available depending on the web browser.

Documents / Resources

References

• Mobile Terms and Conditions
• Samsung US | Mobile | TV | Home Electronics | Home Appliances | Samsung US
• App Store - Apple
• Google Play

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.